Healthy Alternatives
The New Stevia? China’s Mogroside V Market Ready For Lift-Off
Growing consumer demands for natural, healthy products are leading food manufacturers to search for better substitutes for ingredients like sugar. Derived naturally from luo han…
Natural, Free-From & Functional Ingredients
Meet Cancer’s Unlikely Kryptonite
Broccoli has recently experienced a resurgence of interest in the medical community, thanks to a series of studies that found correlation between broccoli and a…
Natural, Free-From & Functional Ingredients
A Healthy Gut For Happiness
Happiness can mean different things to different people, such as wealth, having a job or family, or being able to eat things you like. Happiness…
Natural, Free-From & Functional Ingredients
Meeting Consumers’ Digestive Health Needs
Consumers today are interested in maintaining all aspects of their health, be it cognitive or heart health, weight management, or even digestive health. Manufacturers can…
Natural, Free-From & Functional Ingredients
Harnessing The Power Of Chocolate With Reduced Sugar
Cocoa has many benefits as an ingredient, but is it possible for chocolate to be made in a healthier way? Tina Tan, Managing Director of…
Natural, Free-From & Functional Ingredients
The Goodness Of Nature On Your Table
Move away from synthetic antioxidants; nature has provided the perfect antioxidant ingredient to extend shelf-life in products--rosemary extract. How can manufacturers use this naturally sourced…
Natural, Free-From & Functional Ingredients
Choosing The Right Fibre Ingredient: “The Five C’s”
Fibre is an essential part of the diet, but not one which is easy for consumers to meet the daily recommended intake. With different fibres…
Natural, Free-From & Functional Ingredients
Vitamin A: Gaining A Better View Of Its Benefits
Vitamin a might be the most underrated of all vitamin alphabet hybrids, never really gaining the scurvy-beating, capsule-pushing fame of vitamins c and d. Recent…
Natural, Free-From & Functional Ingredients
‘Meating’ The Time Challenge: Extending Shelf-Life In Meat
Preservation has long been critical to meat processors and today, shelf¬-life is top of the agenda. Consumers are demanding for more natural solutions than artificial…
Natural, Free-From & Functional Ingredients
Selecting Ingredients To Manage Shelf-Life
Shelf-life is an important aspect for food manufacturers so as to prolong its value and also reduce food waste. Going back to the basics, the…
Natural, Free-From & Functional Ingredients
The Numerous Health And Savoury Attributes Of Yeast
Yeast, commonly used in brewing and bakery applications, has potential to be used in much more than just these. With its rich nutritional content, food…
Beverages
Juice: A Market With Great Potential
Libby Costin, vice president marketing, Tetra Pak, shares more with APFI on the global juice market and how manufacturers can take advantage of this prime…
Colours & Flavours
Popularity Of Asian Flavours Soars In The US
Exotic flavours are in, and with american consumers being unfamiliar with Asian cuisine, flavours like sambal, rendang and turmeric seem to be gaining traction. By…
Beverages
Standardising Energy Drinks For Healthier Lifestyles
As our lifestyles become more hectic every day, people demand for an energy source that gives them a boost between meals, while working, driving long…
Beverages
Plant-Based Beverages: From Milk Substitute To Lifestyle Product
Plant-based beverages are among the fastest-growing beverage segments world-wide. No longer niche, they have become lifestyle products gaining popularity with an ever-growing target group. Matthias…
Colours & Flavours
Tastes Of Chocolate Around Asia
Market research and insight expert Kadence Singapore muses on what consumers are looking for in selecting chocolates and their likeability factors. By Elise Huang and…
Beverages
Malt Beverages For Energy
Most known for making beer, malt is an ingredient that can enhance beverages due to its many advantages. How can manufacturers take advantage of such…
Colours & Flavours
Asian Consumer Preference For Natural Colours And What It Means For Dairy
Asia continues to be a growing market for dairy products, and as consumers becoming increasingly health-conscious, they are demanding for more naturally coloured flavoured milks.…
Beverages
Unlocking The Potential Of Lactose-Free Dairy
Especially in Asia, the abundant lactose-intolerant consumer population could potentially drive the lactose-free dairy market. However, taste and texture still remain key factors for these…
Colours & Flavours
Festive Trends: Naturally Colourful Chocolate Creations Are Here
This festive season, bakers and confectioners will be able to create chocolate masterpieces adorned with colourful, eye catching designs using all natural ingredients, thanks to…